A penetrating acrylic/oil formula that stains and seals wood to offer great protection against water damage, UV rays, scuffs and provides a mildew-resistant coating.

If you applied a clear finish, toner, or semi-transparent stain, one coat is enough. You should be able to see the wood grain and texture of your deck. For solid colours, wait two to four hours and apply a second coat just as you did the first.

Olympic Maximum exterior semi-transparent wood stain allows you to clean and stain your deck in the same day, even after rain. The enhanced waterproofing wood protection can be used to. Bring Maximum beauty and protection to your wood surfaces.

Olympic® provides rich penetrating stain color that resists color fade year after year. Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.

Olympic® Stains has provided exceptional protection and durability for all wood types, applications and budgets since 1938. Nothing protects and beautifies your wood like Olympic® Exterior Stain. Trust the natural beauty of your wood to Olympic Stains. Jump to a transparency. Clear.

OLYMPIC® MAXIMUM® Toner Oil Based Bring Maximum beauty and protection to your wood surfaces. For more information on how to use this wood stain check out our How To Stain A Deck guide.

two coats We always recommend two coats of stain for any wood project, but you should only apply as much stain as the wood can absorb. Extremely dense hardwoods may only be able to absorb one coat of wood stain. The general rule of thumb is to apply only as much deck stain as the wood can absorb.

two coats How Many Coats of Stain Should I Apply? Olympic solid color wood stains require the application of two thin coats for optimum durability. Applying two coats of solid wood stains will also hide wood grain and imperfections.

Olympic Maximum exterior wood stain allows you to clean and stain your deck in the same day, even after rain. The enhanced waterproofing wood protection can be applied in hot and cool temperatures, so you can prep your wood surface in almost any season. Bring Maximum beauty and protection to your wood surfaces.

We always recommend two coats of stain for any wood project, but you should only apply as much stain as the wood can absorb. Extremely dense hardwoods may only be able to absorb one coat of wood stain. The general rule of thumb is to apply only as much deck stain as the wood can absorb.

Oil-based stain can be kept for 1 year if the cans have been opened, but unopened cans will last 2 - 3 yrs. Water-based stain will last 1 year, if opened, and 2 years, if unopened. Oil-based varnishes will be good for 1 year, opened or unopened.

For a shingles or wooden siding that measure up to 175 square feet, you will only need one gallon of stain, in any transparency. If they measure up to 550 square feet, you will need to buy 2 gallons of stain. For very large projects, up to 700 square feet, you will need 3 to 4 gallons of stain to complete the project.

Types

– The Olympic Maximum Stain + Sealant in One is a water-based acrylic oil hybrid. What that really means is that it is a waterborne stain. This stain applies like the majority of water-based stains in that it is a film-forming stain that does not penetrate into the wood deeply.

Process is a little more challenging you need to use mineral spirits to clean your tools. But with water-based stains. Clean up is super easy with just soap and water.

We always recommend two coats of stain for any wood project, but you should only apply as much stain as the wood can absorb. Extremely dense hardwoods may only be able to absorb one coat of wood stain. The general rule of thumb is to apply only as much deck stain as the wood can absorb.